Highland farmer and clan leader Rob Roy MacGregor is forced to borrow money from the duplicitous aristocrat Marquis of Montrose to help his clan survive a harsh winter. When the Marquis vile henchman schemes to dishonor MacGregor and his wife and take the money for himself, the rugged Highlander must take courageous action to preserve his integrity.
Alan and Craig discuss being trapped by one’s honor, dueling dandies, Alan’s upcoming Alamo Drafthouse post-apocalyptic mystery movie marathon and the movie Rob Roy on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan talks about his upcoming one-day post-apocalyptic mystery movie marathon at the Alamo Drafthouse.
Discussion of "Rob Roy"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
First impressions of the 40th anniversary 4k re-release and next week's movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
Next episode celebrate 40 years with "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
Embittered by the blighted landscape of the contemporary United States, inventor Allie Fox takes his family to live in the jungle, hoping to cast off materialism and conformity to rediscover a purer life. But his utopian experiment takes a dark turn when his obsessions lead the family toward unimaginable danger.
Alan and Craig celebrate Craig’s birthday by discussing ego, misguided genius, a preview of The Salt Lake Comic Con and the movie The Mosquito Coast!
Craig talks about the Salt Lake Comic Con where he will be moderating panels September 21st - 23rd.
Discussion of "The Mosquito Coast"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
First impressions of "Rob Roy"
Next episode we don kilts and watch "Rob Roy"
When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police, a young marine biologist and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.
Alan and Craig discuss failure, overcoming adversity, science vs faith the movies Dunkirk, Detroit and Wind River all while discussing one of the greatest movies of all time, JAWS on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig briefly review some summer films including Dunkirk, Detroit and Wind River.
Discussion of "JAWS"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
First impressions of "The Mosquito Coast"
If you love the movie, pick up an exclusive JAWS Manny T. Hero shirt from our store!
Next episode we celebrate Craig's birthday with his favorite Harrison Ford performance in "The Mosquito Coast"
When gangsters begin to feud over a bookie during Prohibition, one man tries to keep the peace and finds himself caught in the middle of a war of shifting allegiances.
Alan and Craig discuss astrological signs, what a shmata is, spiritual debt, and celebrate Alan's birthday on August 8th with the movie Miller’s Crossing on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig talk about their mutual birthday month and how the have picked special movies for the occasion. They also talk about the JAWS Movie Party on August 10th. Get tickets now at https://drafthouse.com/show/jaws-movie-party
Discussion of "Miller's Crossing"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
First impressions of "JAWS"
Next episode, in partner with their JAWS Movie Party, the two discuss the amazing "JAWS"